# Airworthiness Directives; Saab Model SAAB SF340A and SAAB 340B Series Airplanes
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2000-11-22 · Effective 2000-12-27 · 65 FR 70296
## Document
- **Document number:** 00-29213
- **Category:** airworthiness
- **Manufacturer:** Saab Model SAAB SF340A and SAAB 340B Series
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule.
- **Citation:** 65 FR 70296
- **Publication date:** 2000-11-22
- **Effective date:** 2000-12-27
- **FAA docket:** Docket No. 2000-NM-213-AD
## Abstract

This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain Saab Model SAAB SF340A and SAAB 340B series airplanes, that requires inspecting the connector on the refuel/defuel panel and the electrical connector on the illuminated placard to detect signs of fluid ingression or corrosion, and corrective actions. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent electrical shorts or arcing at the illuminated placard connector at the refuel/defuel panel, which could result in a potential ignition source for fuel vapors during fueling procedures. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2000/11/22/00-29213/airworthiness-directives-saab-model-saab-sf340a-and-saab-340b-series-airplanes)
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